[2026-04-20 11:40 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Higher inflation, less growth, more unemployment: Chalmers issues budget warning

Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has admitted the country is facing higher inflation, lower economic growth and a likely increase in unemployment, with next month’s budget and the broader economy held hostage to how quickly the war against Iran is resolved.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/higher-inflation-less-growth-more-unemployment-chalmers-issues-budget-warning-20260420-p5zpc5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 11:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Outgoing BOK chief stresses broader role of central bank in addressing long-term challenges

Snippet: Outgoing Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong said Monday achieving economic stability and growth through monetary and fiscal policy alone has become increasingly difficult, calling for a broader role for the central bank in addressing long-term structural challenges.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720884

[2026-04-20 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Northern Metropolis needs more than one big push

Snippet: Beijing has upped the ante with help and pressure, including calling upon the business community’s patriotism, but the Hong Kong government must still sell the business plan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3350491/why-northern-metropolis-needs-more-one-big-push?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Brian Wong] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Northern Metropolis needs more than one big push

Snippet: Beijing has upped the ante with help and pressure, including calling upon the business community’s patriotism, but the Hong Kong government must still sell the business plan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3350491/why-northern-metropolis-needs-more-one-big-push

[2026-04-20 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to run promotion booth at defense exhibition in Malaysia

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will run a promotion booth at a major defense exhibition in Malaysia this week aimed at promoting homegrown arms products eyeing entry into the Southeast Asian market, the state arms procurement agency said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420003400315

[2026-04-20 11:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Outgoing BOK chief stresses broader role of central bank in addressing long-term challenges

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Outgoing Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Rhee Chang-yong said Monday achieving economic stability and growth through monetary and fiscal policy alone has become increasingly difficult, calling for a broader role for the central bank in addressing long-term structural challenges.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420003200320

[2026-04-20 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee's approval rating hits record high 65.5 pct: poll

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has hit a record high of 65.5 percent since his inauguration in June last year on achievements in the economy and energy security, a poll showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420003300315

[2026-04-20 11:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged as economic growth revs up, Mideast risks loom

Snippet: China held its benchmark lending rates unchanged for an 11th straight month, keeping its powder dry as policymakers weigh the economic fallout from the Middle East war against resilient growth at home and fading deflationary pressure that has given Beijing less urgency to act.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/china-keeps-benchmark-lending-rates-unchanged-as-economic-growth-revs-up-amid-mounting-middle-east-risk-mount-.html

[2026-04-20 11:01 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Towers record falls as ‘bank of mum and dad’ helps buyer win auction

Snippet: An ageing two-bedroom apartment in an old tower on the Brisbane River has smashed its building record, selling for $1.44 million under the hammer as the city’s unit market continues to defy a broader market slowdown.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/towers-record-falls-as-bank-of-mum-and-dad-helps-buyer-win-auction-20260420-p5zpax.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 10:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix begins mass production of next-gen AI server memory designed for Nvidia's Vera Rubin platform

Snippet: SK hynix Inc. said Monday it has begun mass production of a next-generation memory module designed for artificial intelligence servers, as it seeks to strengthen its position in the AI infrastructure market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720775

[2026-04-20 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul pledges no barriers to investment during Japan investor briefing amid WGBI inclusion

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has pledged to ensure no obstacles to investment as it begins phased inclusion in the World Government Bond Index (WGBI), a key global government bond benchmark run by FTSE Russell, the finance ministry said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420002700320

[2026-04-20 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade

Snippet: MUXIMA, Angola — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday recalled the "sorrow and great suffering" Angolans endured for centuries, as the American pope prayed at a Catholic shrine located at the site of an important hub of the African slave trade during Portugal's colonial rule.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/news/pope-prays-at-catholic-shrine-in-angola-that-was-a-center-of-african-slave-trade/2323573

[2026-04-20 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India to tighten online content rules, likely reshaping creator economy

Snippet: Lalji Kurmi, an Indian YouTuber, creating content for his channel: The Indian government wants to bring often influential online content more into line with digital channels.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment/india-to-tighten-online-content-rules-likely-reshaping-creator-economy

[2026-04-20 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Toys ‘R’ Us game-changer: ‘kidults’, compact shops fuel pivot as Hong Kong retail evolves

Snippet: The retailer is refining its operations with smaller outlets and lifestyle products to capture new demand from Gen Z and young adults

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350624/toys-r-us-game-changer-kidults-compact-shops-fuel-pivot-hong-kong-retail-evolves?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong retail] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Toys ‘R’ Us game-changer: ‘kidults’, compact shops fuel pivot as Hong Kong retail evolves

Snippet: The retailer is refining its operations with smaller outlets and lifestyle products to capture new demand from Gen Z and young adults

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350624/toys-r-us-game-changer-kidults-compact-shops-fuel-pivot-hong-kong-retail-evolves

[2026-04-20 10:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: SK hynix begins mass production of next-gen AI server memory designed for Nvidia's Vera Rubin platform

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. said Monday it has begun mass production of a next-generation memory module designed for artificial intelligence (AI) servers, as it seeks to strengthen its position in the AI infrastructure market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420002600320

[2026-04-20 10:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Chemical firms pledge support for supply chain stability amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: South Korean chemical companies on Monday pledged to cooperate with the government to help stabilize supply chains in the face of heightened tensions in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720725

[2026-04-20 10:14 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fire-ravaged Geelong oil refinery charts path back to 90% output

Snippet: The owner of one of Australia’s only two oil refineries expects to ramp back up to above 90 per cent of its maximum output within weeks, as it recovers from a major blaze that crippled key production units and heightened worries about Australia’s vulnerability to an ongoing global supply crunch.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/fire-ravaged-geelong-oil-refinery-charts-path-back-to-90-percent-output-20260420-p5zpap.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong-trained rugby player achieves ‘lifelong dream’ of playing at Sevens for USA

Snippet: Ryan Santos, who is juggling rugby with a job as a business operations analyst, is targeting the podium at the LA 2028 Olympics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3350641/hong-kong-trained-rugby-player-achieves-lifelong-dream-playing-sevens-usa?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong-trained rugby player achieves ‘lifelong dream’ of playing at Sevens

Snippet: Ryan Santos, who is juggling rugby with a job as a business operations analyst, is targeting the podium at the LA 2028 Olympics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3350641/hong-kong-trained-rugby-player-achieves-lifelong-dream-playing-sevens-usa

[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China warns strong El Nino this year may worsen global fossil fuel crisis

Snippet: National Climate Centre says higher temperatures and extreme weather could create ‘damaging loop’ that hits the climate and the economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350622/china-warns-strong-el-nino-year-may-worsen-global-fossil-fuel-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China warns strong El Nino this year may worsen global fossil fuel crisis

Snippet: National Climate Centre says higher temperatures and extreme weather could create ‘damaging loop’ that hits the climate and the economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350622/china-warns-strong-el-nino-year-may-worsen-global-fossil-fuel-crisis

[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Chemical firms pledge support for supply chain stability amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korean chemical companies on Monday pledged to cooperate with the government to help stabilize supply chains in the face of heightened tensions in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420001900320

[2026-04-20 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global retail investors shift to cash, but Asia still draws wealthy clients: Schroders CEO

Snippet: High-net-worth clients continue to seek opportunities in Asia, taking a longer-term view despite global uncertainties, Richard Oldfield says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350531/global-retail-investors-shift-cash-asia-still-draws-wealthy-clients-schroders-ceo?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global retail investors shift to cash, but Asia still draws wealthy clients: Schroders CEO

Snippet: High-net-worth clients continue to seek opportunities in Asia, taking a longer-term view despite global uncertainties, Richard Oldfield says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350531/global-retail-investors-shift-cash-asia-still-draws-wealthy-clients-schroders-ceo

[2026-04-20 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee set to hold summit with Indian PM Modi, seek supply chain cooperation

Snippet: NEW DELHI, April 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to hold a bilateral summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, with discussions expected to focus on deepening economic ties and strengthening their strategic partnership amid the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420001500315

[2026-04-20 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Samsung retakes global smartphone lead in Q1

Snippet: Samsung Electronics reclaimed the top spot in the global smartphone market in the first quarter, after losing the annual lead to Apple in 2025.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720533

[2026-04-20 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Plans emerge for 1 gigawatt AI data centre in the Kimberley

Snippet: Companies like Google have large, specialised facilities to train their AI models. (Supplied: Google)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/plans-emerge-gigawatt-scale-ai-data-centre-kimberley/106567332

[2026-04-20 08:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Giants’ two top 10 picks creates nearly endless NFL draft possibilities

Snippet: Just like that, the Giants are in position to initiate some serious roster upgrades.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/sports/giants-have-nearly-endless-2026-nfl-draft-possibilities-after-dexter-lawrence-trade/

[2026-04-20 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 20)

Snippet: Homeowner tax break debate fuels market concerns

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420000900315

[2026-04-20 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on April 20)

Snippet: Cost of volatility: Record rise in price of imports heralds persistent inflation risks, policy strain

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420000700315

[2026-04-20 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: AI startup Cursor in talks to raise $2 billion funding round at valuation of over $50 billion

Snippet: Artificial intelligence startup Cursor is in talks to raise a $2 billion fundraising round at an over $50 billion valuation, which does not include the investment, a source familiar with the matter told CNBC.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/19/cursor-ai-2-billion-funding-round.html

[2026-04-20 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Chalmers to target red tape in budget amid warning from business groups

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/federal-politics-live-blog-chalmers-budget-fuel-iran-labor/106582270

[2026-04-20 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Iran war spurs surge in palm oil exports from Southeast Asia

Snippet: Demand for crude palm oil from Southeast Asia has surged because of the war in Iran, but future production is constrained by mounting fertilizer costs, climate change and aging palms. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/iran-war-spurs-surge-in-palm-oil-exports-from-southeast-asia

[2026-04-20 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Game 1 prediction: NBA Playoff picks, odds

Snippet: The Spurs and Trail Blazers will open their first-round series Sunday night in a matchup the betting market views as one of the most lopsided on the board.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/betting/spurs-vs-trail-blazers-game-1-prediction-nba-playoff-picks-odds/

[2026-04-20 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Canadian PM says close economic ties with US have become a ‘weakness’

Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that after decades of partnership with the United States, close economic ties between the two countries have become a “weakness” that must be corrected.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/19/canadian-pm-says-close-economic-ties-with-us-have-become-a

[2026-04-20 06:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's energy hunt runs into China's lead in Central Asia, Latin America

Snippet: Japan has moved recently to release crude oil from its national petroleum reserves. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/japan-s-energy-hunt-runs-into-china-s-lead-in-central-asia-latin-america

[2026-04-20 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tehran compels Israeli military pause in Lebanon

Snippet: Even as the global economy shakes, the world community watches a rare geopolitical event: the mighty sole superpower, the United States of America, is compelled by war-battered ‘heathen’ Iran to comply with Tehran’s pre-condition for talks! Imperial Washington has had to get its client colony Israel to halt its military battering of Iranian ally Hezbollah, the powerful Lebanese Shia social movement and militia.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/general-opinion/981944/tehran-compels-israeli-military-pause-in-lebanon/

[2026-04-20 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Global growth could fall to 2% , inflation up 6% – IMF

Snippet: As IMF was looking to lift up the global growth forecast in 2026 the war in the Middle East halted this momentum. The closing of the Strait of Hormuz and serious damage to critical energy facilities in the Middle East raise the prospect of a major energy crisis should a durable solution not be found soon, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department IMF told its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) launch held on April 14, in

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/business/982132/global-growth-could-fall-to-2-inflation-up-6-imf/

[2026-04-20 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL discusses using INR, Yuan in cross-border trade, tourism

Snippet: Sri Lanka has had discussions with both India and China on the benefits of using the Indian Rupee (INR) and the Chinese Renminbi (RMB/Yuan) on cross-border settlements for trade and tourism.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/local/982258/sl-discusses-using-inr-yuan-in-cross-border-trade-tourism/

[2026-04-20 05:59 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Europe looks to secure shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: France and the United Kingdom have said they are ready to lead a multi-national mission to help restore freedom of navigation and trade in the Strait of Hormuz, only to be deployed once peace had been agreed in the region.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/world/981873/europe-looks-to-secure-shipping-in-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-04-20 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lanka enters challenging environment from position of strength – ADB

Snippet: Although the Middle East conflict places geopolitical risk at the center of developing Asia and the Pacific’s economic outlook, Sri Lanka enters this challenging and uncertain environment from a position of strength, with growth at 5 % in 2025, ADB Senior Country Economist Lilia Aleksanyan said releasing its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026 report in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/business/982135/lanka-enters-challenging-environment-from-position-of-strength-adb/

[2026-04-20 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IMF and WB ensure support for Sri Lanka’s efforts towards durable economic recovery and sustained progress - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lankan delegation headed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe, is engaged in productive discussions with the senior leadership of the IMF, WB, as well as with rating agencies and investors.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/business/982142/imf-and-wb-ensure-support-for-sri-lankas-efforts-towards-durable-economic-recovery-and-sustained-progress/

[2026-04-20 05:53 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Talks, ceasefire in peril as Trump grapples with Iran’s new sheriffs in town

Snippet: Of all Donald Trump’s instincts, perhaps his keenest is leverage. He knows how to use the power gifted to him – whether it be America’s economic size or military strength – to heap pressure on friends and adversaries.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/talks-ceasefire-in-peril-as-trump-grapples-with-iran-s-new-sheriffs-in-town-20260420-p5zp8x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PMI expansion, Lower Lending Rates highlight weekly economic trends - CBSL - DailyNews

Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has reported a mixed but broadly stable set of economic indicators for the week ending April 17, 2026, with improvements in business activity, easing lending rates, and steady external sector developments.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/business/982125/pmi-expansion-lower-lending-rates-highlight-weekly-economic-trends-cbsl/

[2026-04-20 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Algorithmic ally - DailyNews

Snippet: In the past two years, as Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become embedded in Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape, the way organisations hire talent has undergone a quiet but profound transformation. For many professionals seeking to return to work after a career break -particularly women – this shift is often met with unease.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/general-opinion/981941/algorithmic-ally/

[2026-04-20 05:44 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Compliance without consequence

Snippet: The financial fraud of a staggering amount of Rs 13.2 billion at NDB Bank is without precedent in Sri Lanka. It has sent shock waves throughout the industry and among investors. The possibility of recovery of the stolen funds seems to be very uncertain at this point of time.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/features/981828/compliance-without-consequence/

[2026-04-20 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kia drives into Colombo’s skyline with landmark showroom at Altair - DailyNews

Snippet: Top Korean nameplate Kia has reinforced its presence in Sri Lanka with the opening of a striking new showroom at the iconic Altair high-rise in Colombo, marking a significant step in the brand’s continued expansion and customer engagement in the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/business/982065/kia-drives-into-colombos-skyline-with-landmark-showroom-at-altair/

[2026-04-20 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: LankaPay, SLTDA and Alipay+ join hands to drive tourism growth and QR payment adoption - DailyNews

Snippet: LankaPay, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and Alipay+ have entered into a strategic collaboration to enhance Sri Lanka’s tourism appeal and drive international visitor arrivals, particularly from Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/business/982074/lankapay-sltda-and-alipay-join-hands-to-drive-tourism-growth-and-qr-payment-adoption/

[2026-04-20 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ComBank accelerates cashless public transport with NCG Express partnership - DailyNews

Snippet: In a significant commitment of support to efforts to modernise Sri Lanka’s public passenger transport system, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with NCG Express to introduce fully digital bus ticketing, enabling passengers to pay fares using cards, QR-based payments and contactless technology.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/business/982115/combank-accelerates-cashless-public-transport-with-ncg-express-partnership/